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Nevada whitewater - Jarbidge River - West Fork, Elko County
Elko
county,
Jarbidge Nevada to Idaho East Fork confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 16 miles
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This stretch of Jarbidge River - West Fork in Nevada is 16 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The natural beauty of Nevada and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. The Jarbidge Nevada to Idaho East |
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Fork confluence section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whitewater rafting and
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Briefly about the general area:
Jarbidge River - West Fork is a location that is quite dehydrated regularly; most of the rain falls through May, and the driest month is July. Don't leave Jarbidge River - West Fork without first checking out Big Island, and close by you locate East | |
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Fork Rattlesnake Canyon which is a pleasant place to go to.
Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Jarbidge River - West Fork. Summer night lows drop down to the 30's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and night lows at Jarbidge River - West Fork during the winter ordinarily plunge into the 0's.
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Jarbidge River - West Fork, Jarbidge Nevada to Idaho East Fork confluence road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III-IV
Length:
16
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.8754
Longitude: -115.42981
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.0497
Longitude: -115.38961
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Paddler input for Jarbidge River - West Fork, Nevada:
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Outdoors Recreation Near Elko, Nevada
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Elko, Nevada, the metro area neareast to Jarbidge River - West Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Jarbidge River - West Fork. |
| | Whitewater Near Jarbidge River - West Fork:
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Jarbidge, Owyhee
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-V - 29 miles long (Murphy Hot Springs to Bruneau River) |
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Bruneau River - West Fork, Elko
County
, 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 19 miles long (Rowland Nevada to Blackrock Crossing Idaho) |
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Bruneau River - West Fork, Owyhee
County
, 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 28 miles long (Below Rowland Nevada to Indian Hot Springs) |
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Sheep Creek, Owyhee
County
, 30 miles away, Class II-V+ - 19.3 miles long (Marys Creek to Bruneau River) |
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| | Trails Near Jarbidge River - West Fork:
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Gold Creek Trail, Elko
County
, 7 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 1797 feet elevation difference |
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Diamond Trail, Elko
County
, 15 miles away, 9.4 hiking miles, 1267 feet elevation difference |
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